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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration OV05LFB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Dec 2020
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,221 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,879 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,771 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018 29 Jun 202618 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,711 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,366 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,790 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,362 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 29 Jun 202617 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,081 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,650 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,560 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 29 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,453 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 29 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,145 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05LFB was registered on 2005-04-19
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